Word: fond
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...family, but in flagrant disregard of the social norms of the time, he divorced. The synergy of Louis and Mary's union was obvious from the outset. In contrast to Louis' charming, gregarious, outgoing nature, Mary was shy, reserved, socially uncomfortable and, in her own words, not very fond of other people. Mary preferred to carefully evaluate scientific evidence before reaching any conclusions; Louis, on the other hand, was often impulsive and cavalier in his proclamations. Rigorous in her approach, intensely focused and remarkably diligent, Mary quickly set new standards in the study of African prehistory, culminating in her stunning...
Literary theorists are fond of saying that every text has its own ideal reader, the person for whom the text is most relevant and evocative. Who is the plan file's ideal reader? It's often hard to say--the very concept of a plan file is so steeped in irony, so full of wink-wink suggestion, that its purpose can be easily obscured. In one sense, a plan file is like a calling card, announcing your position and social status to whoever wants to call on you. Since anyone can finger your account, a plan file is theoretically written...
...Masters Sandra A. Naddaff '75 and Leigh G. Hafrey '73 (College sweet-hearts who met while living in the Quad) are dedicated to bringing music to Mather and even hired a music tutor when an entering blocking group showed special interest in jazz. The masters' two young sons are fond of sharing Chickwiches with the big kids in the dining hall and play a mean video game...
...House Masters Sandra A. Naddaff '75 and Leigh G. Hafrey '73 (College sweethearts who met while living in the Quad) are dedicated to bringing music to Mather and even hired a music tutor when an entering blocking group showed special interest in jazz. The masters' two young sons are fond of sharing Chickwiches with the big kids in the dining hall and play a mean video game...
...Harvard men's volleyball team (9-10, 1-6 EIVA) bid a fond farewell to its two talented seniors in its final home game by defeating MIT in four games...